When a dryer quits in Midvale, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Midvale and the Salt Lake County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Midvale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Midvale. 6 list an address in Midvale, and other nearby bases include Sandy (14), West Jordan (7), and Taylorsville (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Quality Midvale Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Midvale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
First up for Midvale: Appliance Service By Paul (2.0 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Eagle Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Midvale
Most dryer calls in Midvale come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
Gas appliance and combustion system work, starting at the outlet of the gas meter, falls under DOPL's construction trades licensing, and the qualifier for an HVAC contractor license must be a Certified Natural Gas Technician. Source: DOPL Contractor Classifications
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Midvale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Midvale, UT
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Midvale faster and cheaper.